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Brinkley and Black named Mt. Holly Man and Woman of the Year by Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com
Garrie Brinkley and Melanie Black have been named 2017 Mt. Holly Man and Woman of the Year. The pair received their recognition at Mt. Holly's annual Community Dinner and Awards banquet held recently at the Grand Hall of the Municipal Complex. Between the two of them, Brinkley and Black form a dynamic duo of civic activism in Mt. Holly. Brinkley is a native of Mt. Holly. He has been hyperactive in the formation of the Mt. Holly Historical Society, working tirelessly to further that organization's aim of preserving and showcasing the town's rich heritage. Brinkley was the ramrod behind Mt. Holly's annual Veterans Day event and worked diligently to gather and present information and photos on nearly 500 veterans from the Mt. Holly area. Brinkley has also been one of the driving forces behind the Mt. Holly Community Garden and has poured much sweat equity into its success. In addition, he was involved in the Mount Holly Community Development Foundation, serving on the Art and Music Festival Committee for several years. He was named the Foundation’s Volunteer of the Year. Former Mt. Holly mayor Bobby Black made this observation about Brinkley. “He is the finest example of the word “friend” as defined in Webster’s dictionary,” Black said. “He is always there for anyone, whether it is over the phone or in person, in good and bad times. When you need someone to talk to or to give you sage advice, he says it in an honest but caring way. He even tells you when you are wrong, but can do it in a relatively nice way. He has done it with class and elegance, with love and a
strong sense of caring for others, but also not afraid to roll up his sleeves and work hard and thoroughly research the task at hand. He supports every activity that takes place in Mount Holly. And always with a smile and an offer to help in any way” Brinkley, ever modest, made this comment about his appointment. “I am honored and humbled to be included in the long list of Mount Holly Men and Women of the Year,” he said. “I was very surprised! My friends and family did a great job of keeping a secret. Mount Holly has many opportunities for community service. It has been a privilege to be a part of the efforts of many contributors to the community of Mount Holly.” Incidentially, Brinkley comes from a long line of Mt. Holly Men and Women of the Year. Two of his grandparents, his dad and his sister are former recipients of the honor. Melanie Black's sense of caring and commitment to her community got a good start when she was working as a special education teacher at Mt. Holly Middle School. Black's own children, Anna Summerlin and Joe Black, now grown, recalled how she took care of her students in need. “While teaching special education at Mount Holly Middle School, she started a fund to buy kids in her classes tennis shoes,” they said. “Many of the students received the only pair of shoes that they owned from this fund. Not only were her students cared for in the class room, but in our home if they had no place to stay. There were several instances where these kids would have been homeless had it not been for our mother offering them a place to stay and food to eat. While employed for 30 years with Gaston County Schools, Melanie touched countless students’ lives with her love and generosity, which many of her
Garrie Brinkley and Melanie Black named 2017 Mt. Holly Man See BRINKLEY and BLACK page 3 and Woman of the Year. Photo Provided
Belmont man remembers D-Day Bobby Brown gave his all to the community By Alan Hodge
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Last Tuesday, June 6, James Biggerstaff, 91, of Belmont was sitting in his home on Barnes Drive. Exactly 70 years ago to the day, he was manning a 14-inch gun turret on board the USS Nevada battleship pouring 1,500pound shells into German positions on Omaha Beach during the invasion of Normandy. Not only that, but according to a Chicago Tribune article that appeared later, the Nevada's Capt. H.A. Yeager had given the order to fire the first shots of the bombardment that preceded the launching of landing craft to the beach, making it possible that Biggerstaff's turret could have let go the first salvo of D-Day. “I was 17 years old when I joined the Navy in 1943,” Biggerstaff said. “I was a native of Rutherford County. My ship, the USS Nevada had ten 14-inch guns. My job in the turret was to load the bags of gunpowder and primer into the breech after the shell was put in. It took 420 pounds of powder to fire each gun. The shells could travel 20 miles and were so big you could see them in the air. The steel on the James Biggerstaff, 91, of Belmont was a gunner on the USS turrets was a foot thick. Nevada battleship during the D-Day invasion. The ship is said We left England in the middle of the night to have fired the first salvo on June 6, 1944. Photo by Alan Hodge See BIGGERSTAFF page 4
By Stan Cromlish Robert Dallas Brown, better known as Bobby to his friends, lived a lot of life from November 15, 1938 through June 4, 2017. During his life, he was an avid reader, teacher, mentor, writer, friend, promoter, encourager, and someone who lived life completely. He was an eternal optimist believing that like everything else he could overcome Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, a rare lung disease, that really made it difficult for him to breathe and have the energy to participate in the many hobbies and causes that he loved dearly. Bobby had a zeal for life that has been rarely equaled by anyone in the community and from his earliest child- Robert Dallas Brown will be remembered by his community for years to come. See BOBBY BROWN page 7 Photo provided
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I lost a friend today- but even greater, hundreds of others lost that same friend. Robert “Bobby” Brown died on June 4, after a period of declining health. I say declining health, but never declining spirit. Bobby was a multi-talented man- historian, author, teacher, musician, role model and most importantly, family man. Early in my life, I knew of Bobby Brown. My super-smart, super-intelligent older brother came home at age 5 and told my parents that he had the greatest “recess teacher”, Bobby Brown. My daddy, a Belmont icon in his own right, called Bobby that until Daddy died. Bobby was one of the founding members of the Belmont Historical Society. He and seven other men, all loving their hometown as much as Bobby did, formed an educational society that would document Belmont’s past- textile, religious, educational and neighborhood. I had the distinct honor of serving on the Board of directors with these men, including Bobby. It was the ride of my life!! I am a fourth generation native of Belmont and I do so love my town, but my love paled in comparison to the zeal and compassion with which these gentlemen preserved our past. Bobby was the president and the stories, the jokes, the ARGUMENTS, the remembrances caused us to go most times late into the night. Sometimes I was a bit frustrated with that, since I was still working and they were all retired, but later cherished each moment spent with these guys, especially Bobby Brown. Once my husband and I had the privilege of riding on a float in the Belmont Christmas parade with Bobby and a teen from the SPHS Interact Club. I was representing the Belmont Rotary Club and Bobby the BHS. As we rode through town, Bobby, who was a bit hard of hearing, talked on his cell phoneLOUDLY! I believe he was talking to Art Shoemaker and kept saying, “I’m on a float, riding through Belmont.” Just as he would hang up with one friend, the phone would ring and it would start all over. We remarked that we could never again blame teens for using their cell phones too much. Frank Traywick, a close friend of Bobby’s, and I used to call Bobby “Just one more thing”. As Bobby spoke to groups of people representing the BHS, he would begin to wrap up his presentation, but would always say, “Now just one more thing” and continue for several more minutes. Bobby loved his family as I do mine. I lost my brother, my dad and then in 2012, my mom and finally my daughter. Bobby and I both lost our children to the terrible disease of depression and to suicide. We talked many, many times- often crying, asking questions, and just feeling that bond. His love for his wife (his high school sweetheart), his daughters, his son and his grandchildren was palpable. It is what we do here in Belmont- love and cherish our families. I loved this man. He has made a permanent mark on my life and the lives of so many more. His bright smile, his wit, his stories, his hats and his car- all remain forever etched in the fabric of our Belmont. I know without a shadow of a doubt, that I am a better person for having been a friend, a colleague, an admirer of Bobby Brown and I am certain many others can say the same. I heard from a friend that as Bobby became critical, the chaplain told him that he was headed to a better place. Bobby replied, “I would rather stay here.” – Classic Bobby Brown. Well done, Mr. Brown, our favorite recess teacher, historian, story-teller and musician. A deep void has been left with his passing. “There will be one vacant chair…” Beth Bass Hollars
Lover letter to a June bride By Allen McCuen to his wife Karen
Hallmark couldn't compete with the BannerNews in delivering the message of love to my special angel and wonderful wife of 50 years. I want the world to know what a beautiful, precious, special and successful woman you have become. We were mill town poverty teenage sweethearts. Welfare candidates no doubt, but we as kids chose to defeat poverty and rise about that level. Marriage at fifteen, giving me a precious daughter before we were sixteen. Due to your pregnancy, you were denied a high school education. Even then, your strong American spirit and determination allowed you to complete your GED. Following your dream, you attended barber college, opened your own salon and named it “New Hope for Hair”. You have served our community with your service, your talent, and most of all, your inspiration for more than 30 years. Giving to others has been a reflection of your life. You have truly been a God-like inspiration to our two children, Wendy and Allen Jr. You are a special Nana to our seven grandsons and that one beautiful granddaughter. You are profoundly loved by them all. My 40-plus years in the factory and your 30-plus years in the salon generated many wonderful friends and memories. You have been a great host to our family, community, and friends. You are an unbelievable cook and wife that has made this man proud. God has been good to you and especially to me since He gave me you. I found a neat sign in one of your favorite shops ”Hobby Lobby” and it reminded me of us so I bought it. It reads, “Every love story is beautiful but ours is my favorite”. I've only scratched the surface of the seeds our lives have sown. Thank you for believing in me and sharing all we have accomplished together in these past 50 years that you have been “My Special Angel”. Happy 50th Wedding Anniversary Love Allen McCuen
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My Opinion: Plenty to see by the sea Well I took a few precious days off and beach. The weather Sharon and I went to the beach where there was gorgeous and was plenty to feast the eyes and senses on so I a cool breeze blew will regurgitate some of it for you now. most of the time and To start with it was Bike Week. I know I just sat in the chair some folks think that just because thousands in the umbrella shade Alan Hodge of motorsickle folks get together at the beach and drifted off with Banner-News Editor that all heck breaks loose but that was not the surf crashing and the case. There was lots of bike traffic as rid- swishing and swooshers ran up and down Ocean Boo-levard but ing and felt the most relaxed I have in a long, because the words “Bike Week” strike fear long time. The lifeguard we rented the umin a lot of tourists they stayed home so the brella from was named George and he had an beach itself was relatively quiet. The riders interesting story. He was from the Czech Rewe saw were mostly middle aged and there public and back home he was going to school were more white goatees and mustaches in to be an engineer. Naturally I asked how the evidence than at a Col. Sanders look-a-like heck he found his way to a lifeguard chair at contest. Myrtle Beach and he told me he availed himAs you may recall, last fall the hurricane self of an international work/study program that hit Myrtle Beach destroyed the Spring- and I guess he was studying the sun and surf maid Pier. The pier has always been one of and girls on the beach. our favorite places and we have a picture that As usual there was an interesting assemwas taken of us a couple of years ago sitting blage of folks on the sands. I saw two gentlein the gigantic chair that was at the entrance. mens strolling along and one had on a pair Well, the pier has still not been repaired. Sha- of shorts that looked like a big American ron talked to a couple of workers who were flag and his pal had on a poncho-like thing putting a new roof on the snack bar and one he had made that looked like a Confederate said that there were only a couple of compa- flag with a hole cut in the middle for his head nies in the U.S. that build ocean piers and that to poke through. How nice it was to see the the Springmaid was on a list but it would be blue and grey getting along. The Reb flag guy 2019 before it was done. We walked under was drunk and when he would stop to look at what's left of the beach end of the pier and the ocean is was as if his feet were glued to you can see how the ocean tore the huge bolts the sand and his entire body would sway one and timbers apart like toothpicks and pins. way and the other as he contemplated and Out in the water, the pier end is nothing but “got into” the surf swells. I saw him the next a group of pilings sticking out like the bones morning at a breakfast restaurant still clad in of a huge sea monster skeleton. his battle flag blouse. The hotel we stayed in is a rather modThe trip home was nice too. We rented a est one just a few hundred yards up from the brand new, jet black, Chevy Impala and it ate pier. The elevator was broken. We stayed up the miles. We go on SC9 most of the way on the ninth floor so it was quite a hike up and I love to creep through the little towns and down. That was OK because no one like Nichols with its Spanish moss draped else wanted to strain themselves and we had trees and little white church and Clio where plenty of peace and quiet. We have stayed we saw a guy selling watermelons on the at this joint each year for quite a while and roadside and he had sliced open a big one and there is a black cat that lives in the dunes put the wedges out for everyone who stopped near the pool. There is an old man that comes at the light to see. each day and gives Beach Cat some food and Overall, the beach jaunt was badly needed water then he gets back in his beat up car and and appreciated and here's wishing Beach leaves. We didn't see Beach Cat or the old Cat, the old man, George, and Reb flag man man the first day this trip and got worried but a great summer. they both showed up the second day. I wonder what their Phone story is. Next year I plan to 704-825-0580 find out. Fax Usually on our beach 704-825-0894 trips we walk for miles and Office: miles but the hike to the 128-C N Main St. ninth floor took care of our Belmont • NC exercise needs so each day 4,000 copies published every Thursday and available free we cooled it in lounge chairs throughout the Montcross area at over 70 locations. under a big umbrella on the Alan Hodge - Editor Alan@cfmedia.info
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An attempt to tell you the impact that Robert D. “Bobby” Brown had on my life is an almost impossible task. Our great friendship really began when I asked him to be a member of our Belmont Sports Hall of Fame committee. Before this I only knew him casually and was unaware of his many talents. At the first meeting that Bobby attended it was obvious that Bobby was a “1st Teamer”. And for any of you who have ever played sports, making the 1st team is as good as it gets. He was very organized, a hard worker, a thinker, always willing to do any job that was needed, and never complained. These are all traits that make an excellent committee member. At any of our meetings Bobby would usually be the first to offer his opinion. Noticing this I asked him on a day when we were having lunch- “Bobby you always speak up and offer meaningful advice. Where does all of this knowledge come from?” And for any of you who knew Bobby his reply was typical Bobby. “Well Art, when you know a lot you can talk a lot.” This was said in a fun way; however, the guy was right and I always learned much from listening to what Bobby had to say. Bobby Brown was born to be a leader. He did so much for everyone and everything he was involved in. For verification just ask anyone who was ever fortunate enough to have an association with “BELMONT’S BEST”- Bobby Brown. I will miss him so much. He was such a dear friend to me. He will always be on my 1st team but he is in heaven now on the greatest team of all---HEAVEN’S TEAM! And without question I feel certain that the Good Lord has added Bobby Brown to a first team that should be the goal of all of us who remain that have his memory to cherish. I look forward to being Bobby Brown’s teammate again throughout eternity. Art Shoemaker
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Participants of TCGC are from local schools, including: Ashbrook High School, Gaston Christian, Gaston Day, Gaston Early College High School, Highland School of Technology, Stuart Cramer, Piedmont Charter School, Forestview High School, and South Point High School. TCGC members include: Katie Bowyer, Sally Kate Buckles, Joseph Buckner, Leslie Coffey, Anaiah Crawford, Payton Dyksterhouse, Elizabeth Efird, Katie Elder, Shane Fogarty, Aaron Froehlich, Cynthia Garcia, Herman Gore, Lilly Gray, Rich Gray, Harrison Harbin, Mary Nell Jenkins, Harrison Marisiddaiah, Ashley McGraw, Rennie Pearson, Charlie Schuls, Elsa Schuls, Lauren Schultz, Davis Spencer, Mary Kate Thompson, Kaitlyn Walton, Hannah Whalen, Grace Wynkoop. Community Foundation photo
Teens Changing Gaston County End of Year Celebration Teens Changing Gaston County (TCGC) is a student run philanthropy board that meets once per month during the school year. The program was formed through a partnership between the Community Foundation of Gaston County and the Gaston YMCA. TCGC Board members learn about the grant making process, the needs in the community, as well as vital leadership skills. The program also teaches teens about the responsibilities of giving and the importance of philanthropy; giving of their time, talents, and treasures to make life better for others. Since inception, TCGC has distributed 81 grants in the amount of $46,122.99 to nonprofit projects in Gaston County. TCGC just finished the 11th year of the program. After learning the process of grants and their impact, the Teen Board judged service project applications from fellow peers. With funds administered by the Community Foundation, the teens awarded a total of $3,724 to various projects in the county. The five grants awarded for 201617: Gaston Day School – Clark Styers will use the funds to plant trees along the
drive to the Gaston Day baseball field, a project that he has chosen as his Eagle Scout project; Ashbrook High School – Junior Civitans will create support kits for other Ashbrook High School students that have been displaced from their home; Loray Girls’ Home – funds will be used to make improvements to the kitchen so that the Home can continue to teach residents cooking skills among other various life skills; The ARC of Gaston County – “Handicap Holiday Dances” project will give adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities a unique opportunity to socialize with others through dances at the ARC; Holy Angels – funds will be used to purchase gardening items for Holy Angel’s outside classroom to give residents the opportunity to connect with nature through the process of growing their own plants. As a follow up to giving the grants, teens volunteered with the organizations that were awarded funds to experience philanthropy on a personal level and see firsthand the impact that these projects had in the community. During the most recent meeting, the teens visited Holy
BRINKLEY and BLACK from page 1 students did not receive in their own homes. She selflessly offered love and support whether it be transportation or life advice after a life changing event. She let these kids know that they matter to the world and they
can make a difference in the world, no matter what they may have previously heard.” Black's most recent involvement with the Mount Holly community has been manager of the Mt. Holly Community garden. In just
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two short years, the Community Garden came from a grassy plot of land to a thriving, 52 bed garden. Black also teaches preschoolers from the United Methodist church and third graders from Ida Rankin Elementary about gardening and the benefits of healthy eating. Black wasn't expecting it when her name was called at the banquet. “I was extremely surprised and greatly honored,” she said. “It was such an honor to be considered among those
wonderful women who had previously won. I am blessed to have had parents, Bob and Ann Smith, who showed through example that we all have the ability to make the community a better place, one small step at a time. They instilled in me and my siblings that helping others is not a choice but the way life should be.”
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Photo provided fond memories of his time at sea. His wife of 63 years, Mary Francis passed away in 2008. His health isn't perfect. He loves his country. “It was beautiful to go places and see and do the things I did back then,” he said. “America is still the best place on earth.”
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Southpoint Grill 1901 S. Point Rd. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 829-1043
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Joe’s Touch of Italy 503 S. Central Ave. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-2805
String Bean The Fresh Market & Deli 106 N. Main St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-3636
Johnny B’s Pizza 106 N. Main St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-8900 New China 6517 W. Wilkinson Blvd. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 829-1010 Old Stone Steak House 23 S. Main St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-9995 Peace-N-Hominy Q Shack 403 E. Catawba St. • Ste 200 Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 464-7647 Reach Out of The Box 360 Glen Arbor St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-3446 Rita’s Family Restaurant 108 Beaty Rd. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 820-0110 Sake Express 675 Park St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 461-0400 Sammy’s Neighborhood Pub 25 S. Main St. Belmont NC 28012 (704) 825-4266
Sub Corral Sandwich Shop 6831 W. Wilkinson Blvd. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-5466 Taxco Mexican Grill 6418 W. Wilkinson Blvd. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-2108 The Grill 682 Park St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-5179 White’s Restaurant 417 Catawba St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-3886 Wingstreet 685 Park St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-7335
Cramerton Asian Garden 202 Market St. Cramerton, NC 28032 (704) 824-8318 Doffer’s Canteen Restaurant 119-B Center St. Cramerton NC 28032 (704) 879-7270 Georgios Restaurant 202 Market St. Cramerton, NC 28032 (704) 824-2220
Tommy’s Drive In 2708 Gastonia Dallas Hwy. Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 922-9099
Side Trax Sports Bar & Food 121 W. Central Ave. Mt Holly NC 28012 704-827-3603
Clemmer’s Country Kitchen 1313 Old Dallas Rd. Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 922-8384
The Country Kitchen 116 E. Main St. Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 922-9597
Vasileious Italian Kitchen 200 S. Main St. Mount Holly, NC 28120 (704) 820-8539
Dallas Fresh Seafood Market 3110 Dallas/High Shoals Hwy Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 923-8223
Grits N Greens 125 N. Main St. Lowell NC 28098 704-879-4073
Dallas Fish Box 1031 Lower Dallas Hwy. Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 922-8930 Double Dragon Chinese Restaurant 3130 Dallas High Shoals Hwy. Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 923-8030 Jack In The Box 102 College View Dr. Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 922-9178 Just Cookin 1108 E. Main St. Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 922-7031 Long Creek Fish Fry 1425 Lower Dallas Hwy. Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 922-3998 North Star Seafood 2150 Dallas High Shoals Hwy. Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 922-7715 Peet’s Coffee & Tea 715 W. Trade St. Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 922-6791 Tavern On The Square 602 Queens Dr. Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 922-5425
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Lowell
Hillbilly’s Barbeque & Steaks 720 McAdenville Rd. Lowell, NC 28098 (704) 824-8838
Mount Holly Billys Barbeque Family Restaurant 1127 W. Charlotte Ave. Mount Holly, NC 28120 (704) 827-8747 Bright Star Drive-In Grill 205 Madora St. Mt Holly NC 28120 704-827-0212 Chicken King 130 W. Charlotte Ave. Mt Holly NC 28120 704-812-8266 China Two Mt Holly 595 Highland St. Mount Holly, NC 28120 (704) 827-8090 Sake Express Inc. of Mount Holly 349 W. Charlotte Ave. Mount Holly, NC 28120 (704) 827-4819
Stanley Bojangles 541 N. 27 W. Stanley, NC 28164 (704) 263-4532 China Garden 190 E. Dallas Rd. Stanley, NC 28164 (704) 263-8788 Friendly’s Of Stanley 119 N. Main St. Stanley NC 28164 704-263-7088 Kim’s Kitchen 106 Mariposa Rd. Stanley NC 28164 704-263-3988 Hunan To Go 509 S. Hwy 27 Stanley NC 28164 704-263-3988 Pete’s Grill 124 N. Main St. Stanley, NC 28164 (704) 263-1311 Woodshed Restaurant 212 S. Main St. Stanley, NC 28164 (704) 263-1030
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Banner News Fellowship & Faith
Church Directory Be ea Berea Baptist Church
For information on getting your business listed here call 704-825-0580
Macedonia Baptist Church 1951 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-9224
Morningside Missionary Church
Hickory Grove Rd. • Gastonia • NC
711 Morningside Dr. 704-822-9142
Mt. Holly Church of God 208 Rankin Ave. 704-827-8596
Mt. Holly Pentecostal Holiness 406 Scott St. 704-827-8201
Mt. Sinai Baptist Church 339 S. Hawthorne St. 704-827-4320
New Covenant United Methodist 14514 Lucian Riverbend Hwy. 704-827-4468
Lakeview Baptist Church
1104 Old NC 27 Hwy. 704-827-0822
143 Church St. 704-824-5380
New Saint Paul Holiness Church
McAdenville Baptist Church
1529 Old Hwy. 27 Rd. 704-827-5851
192 Main St. 704-824-2740
North Main Baptist Church 1304 N. Main St. 704-827-6141
NC Highway 273 704-827-9846
216 N. Main St. 704-825-2483
Burge Memorial Methodist Church
826 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-2999
Cramerton Independent Presbyterian Church
Ridgeview Baptist Church
151 8th Ave. 704-824-3889
MT. HOLLY
151 Henry Chapel Rd 704-825-0711
Bethel Baptist Church
120 Park Street 704-825-1333
Catawba Heights Baptist Church 311 Belmont Road 704-827-8474
Christ Church Presbyterian Church 901 Catawba Street 704-461-8614
Crossroads Wesleyan Church 101 Beaty Rd. 704-827-8381
Centerview Baptist Church 2300 Acme Road 704-827-2061
East Belmont Baptist Church
Hood Memorial Ame Zion Church 455 Sacco St. 704-825-6007
Loves Chapel Presbyterian Church 204 Lincoln St. 704-825-8342
Lutheran Church of the Holy Comforter 216 N. Main St. 704-825-2483
Message of Love Church 306 Pearl Beaty Dr. 704-827-6500
Mount Moriah Baptist Church
312 W. Glendale Ave. 704-827-2726
Catawba Heights Church of God 122 Tomberlin Rd. 704-827-4225
CBC-Memorial Apostolic 230 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-0968
Chapel Baptist Church 324 N. Lee St. 704-827-5526
Community Christian Fellowship 2560 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-5881
501 Catawba Street 704-825-5780
110 Lincoln St. 704-825-2046
East Belmont Church Of God
Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist
707 Westland Farm Rd. 704-822-8033
320 E. Catawba Street 704- 825-8845
212 South Street 704-825-7269
Covenant United Methodist
East Belmont Free Will Baptist
New Hope Presbyterian Church
909 Edgemont Ave 704-825-5346
4357 S. New Hope Rd. 704-824-1697
Ebenezer United Methodist Church
New Life Baptist Church
120 Belmont-Mt. Holly Road 704-827-3366
201 Oak Trail 704-822-6195
First Baptist Church
New Mills Chapel Fire Baptized
23 N. Central Avenue 704-825-3758
104 Morning Glory Ave. 704-825-5457
First Foursquare Gospel Church
North Belmont Church of God
8 Elizabeth Street 704-825-5811
First Presbyterian Church 102 S. Central Ave 704-825-3357
First Presbyterian-Belmont 112 S. Central Ave 704-829-0668
First United Methodist Church of Belmont 807 South Point Road 704-825-2106
Fresh Anointing Church of God 71 McAdenville Road 704-825-7283
Friendship Baptist Church 5008 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-3276
Gaston Christian Church 5339 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-8252
Goshen Presbyterian Church Roper Street 704-827-6280
Grace Korean Ch Assembly-God 124 Georgia Belle Ave 704-965-1004
Grace Wesleyan Church 6014 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-7959
Employees of
2316 Acme Rd. 704-827-4092
O’Conner Grove Church Ame Zion 613 N. Main Street 704-825-5576
Park Street United Methodist 120 Park Street 704-825-8480
Power of the Spirit Church 118 School Street 704-827-7071
Queen Of The Apostles Catholic Church 503 N. Main Street 704-825-9600
Sanctuary of Praise Ministries 124 Georgia Belle Ave. 704-579-7823
South Point Baptist Church 124 Horsley Ave. 704-825-9516
South Point Freewill Baptist 297 Gaither Rd. 704-825-8045
South Point United Methodist
110 Underwood Dr. 704-820-0603
Family Worship Center 1013 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-7656
701 Secrest Ave. 704-825-8175
Stowe Memorial Baptist Church
6700 Wilkinson Blvd 704-825-1709
Unity Baptist Church 1005 Catawba St. 704-825-8730
Upper Room United Pentecostal 1405 Armstrong Ford Rd. 704-825-0604
Will of God Church 513 Woodlawn Ave. 704-827-5185
740 Rankin Ave. 704-827-5181
Shiloh AME Zion Methodist 1117 Old NC Hwy 27 704-827-8826
St. Anthony of Padua Traditional Catholic Church 108 Horseshoe Bend Beach Rd. 704-827-8676
St. Paul FHB Church 1529 Old Hwy 27 Rd. 704-827-5851
Tuckaseegee Baptist Church 511 Tuckaseegee Rd. 704-827-4301
Way of the Cross Baptist Church 238 Lanier Ave. 704-827-8111
Wesley Chapel Holiness Church
Cramerton Free Will Baptist 416 Woodlawn Ave. 704-824-1745
Cramer Memorial United Methodist Church 154 N. Main St. 704-824-3831
Cramerton Temple of God Church East Wilkinson Blvd. 704-824-5319
First Baptist Church 235 8th Ave. 704-824-1991
Life Church 501 Cramer Mountain Rd. 704-824-4286
Riverside Baptist Church 171 S. Main St. 704-824-7785
300 S. Main St. 704-827-2481
Westview Presbyterian Church
West Cramerton United Methodist Church
1020 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-2026
207 Lowell Ave. 704-824-4213
First Presbyterian Church
LOWELL
133 S. Main St. 704-827-0521
Bethlehem Church
STANLEY
First Free Will Baptist Church 841 Noles Dr. 704-827-7461
First United Methodist Church 140 N. Main St. 704-827-4855
Goshen Free Will Baptist Church 1300 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-3076
Grace Baptist Church 300 Westland Farm Rd. 704-827-8600
Hickory Grove Baptist Church 3717 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-827-3939
Jehovah’s Witnesses 1736 Kelly Rd. 704-263-0199
3100 Bethlehem Church St. 704-823-5050
Carolina Community Baptist 604 Martha Ave 704-824-2872
Center Baptist Church S. New Hope Rd. 704-824-4121
Epic Church 100 Indian Walk 704-671-4652
Lowell Church of God 804 W. First Street 704-824-3383
Lowell Free Will Baptist Church
Lighthouse Full Gospel Church
3010 Lowell Rd. 704-824-9389
530 N. Hawthorne St. 704-827-1442
Lowell Smyre United Methodist Church
Living Witness Ministries
201 N. Main St. 704-824-8814
541 Costner St. 704-827-0004
Springwood Freewill Baptist St. Marks United Methodist Church
Second Baptist Church
First Baptist Church-Mt. Holly
110 S. Main St. 704-827-4751
220 Park Terrace Dr. 704-827-7801
105 Pine Rd. 704-827-3856
CRAMERTON
324 N. Lee St. 704-827-1993
Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd
The Pointe
704-867-2317
Core Church
510 South Point Church Rd. 704-825-4019
26 Kee Rd. 704-825-5987
Containers/Trailers Sales & Storage Rental
300 E. Wesleyan Dr. 704-824-1073
Holy Comforter Lutheran Church
Henry’s Chapel Ame Zion Church
Alexander Memorial Baptist Church Brotherhood/Sisterhood WNCC UMC
McAdenville Wesleyan Church
Restoration & Deliverance 804 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-820-0954 Revival Tabernacle of Mt. Holly
BELMONT 208 South Main Street 704-825-3216
McADENVILLE
New Providence Baptist Church
Mt. Calvary Baptist Church 120 Branch St. 704-824-4535
First Baptist Church of Lowell 400 W. 1st St. 704-824-1215
First Baptist Church 317 W. 1st St. 704-824-1213
New Life Church
Amazing Grace Baptist Church 7280 Sifford Rd. 704-827-6277
Christ’s Evangelical Lutheran 203 S. Main St. 704-263-2621
Community Pentecostal Center 320 Ralph Handsel Blvd. 704-263-8731
First United Methodist Church 217 N. Main St. 704-263-2691
First Presbyterian Church 512 Old Mount Holly Rd. 704-263-4275
Gold Hill Missionary Baptist Church 7447 Old Plank Rd. 704-827-7966
New Faith Baptist Church 1224 Mayberry Rd. 704-263-0249
New Life Baptist Church 527 N. Buckoak St. 704-263-4647
Stanley Church of God 324 N. Main St. 704-263-4041
Stanley Pentecostal Holiness Church
128 Robbins St. 704-824-1356
113 E. Parkwood St. 704-263-2131
Presbyterian Church of Lowell
Trinity Full Gospel Church
207 E. 1st St. 704-824-3807
303 Sunset Dr. 704-263-9765
Restoration Church
United In Action of Stanley
1800 Spencer Mountain Rd. 704-824-5250
Woodlawn Baptist Church 1101 N. Main St. 704-824-4261
5481 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-524-0555
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Meditations
BOBBY BROWN from page 1 hood to his final years, he continuously strived to give his best in everything he did and his best was better than most because he had more energy than two normal men. After 30 years of work in the teaching field and at Summey Building Products, Bobby retired and with the support of his loving wife, Gail Yount Brown, he really got busy. Music, writing, automobile restoration, and philanthropy were just a few of Bob’s many talents, and he put them to good use over the years. He bought a 1930 Model A Ford because it reminded him of the good ole days in Belmont when life was slow and easy. He was an award winning writer with his three books which all won North Carolina Society of Historians awards. Guy Brown is Back! is a biography about his beloved brother and local boxing legend, Guy Brown. Laughin’, Living, and Learning and Some Things That Come With Life are anthologies that contain short stories, epigrams, and poems about life in Belmont. Bobby loved Belmont and its people and it showed through in everything he did. In 2005, with the help of seven like-minded men, Bobby promoted the foundation of the Belmont Historical Society. The Belmont Historical Society museum was founded by these men to preserve the past for the sake of the future. Several years ago, he was approached by Art Shoemaker to join the board of directors of the Belmont Sports Hall of Fame. There were no half-measures of support with Bobby; he used his high-octane energy and every promotional tool he had to promote the annual Hall of Fame banquet and induction ceremo-
nies. His promotional prowess made most of these events a rousing success. People always remarked that Bobby seemed to be in a constant state of motion whether it was running errands for the Historical Society, promoting the Sports Hall, or visiting patients for his beloved Mended Hearts Chapter 379. His Mended Hearts involvement gave him an outlet to share that heart disease and heart surgery were not the end of life as the patient knew it but a new beginning. When his application for the Guinness Book of World’s Records was approved for the “Longest Surviving Double Heart Bypass Patient”, he used that not to shine a light upon himself, but to promote the fact that you can live and live well with heart disease. He often spoke that he would love to be able to congratulate the individual who broke his record of 40 years and 216 days because he would have one more way to help others who suffered from heart disease. Bobby gave full measure of himself in all his endeavors and should be remembered for his “Service Above Self” attitude. Bobby may be gone from the earth, but his contributions and the love he showed everyone he came in contact with will live on forever in the hearts and minds of those people who cherished this man of unwavering energy and devotion. A friend in a remembrance said, “Go rest high on that mountain, Brown. Your work here is done, but the results of your work will never be forgotten.” This legacy of Robert Dallas Brown is only exceeded by the love known by his beloved children and grandchildren.
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Bring brokenness to God
On May 22, 2017, a Silver Linden tree was planted in Lutherstadt Wittenberg, Germany for The Lutheran Church of Holy Comforter church in Belmont, North Carolina. Holy Comforter was 1 of 500 worldwide churches to be represented at the Luthergarten site to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the reformation, where all protestant churches were formed. Tim and Debbie Baker, Belmont residents and representatives of the congregation, participated in the symbolic ceremony. The Lutheran Church of Holy Comforter also celebrates this honor with their centennial anniversary this year. Pictured left to rightHoly Comforter representatives: Debbie Baker, Tim Baker, Pastor Hans Kasch, LWB-Zentrum Wittenberg. Tim Baker photo
Gaston summer movie series Gaston County Parks and Recreation will be continuing their Summer Movie Series showing Minions on Friday June 16, 2017 at the Dallas Park Horse Arena. The movie will start at sunset. There will be free popcorn so bring your chairs and blankets and enjoy the movie under the stars. For additional information please contact Gaston County Parks & Recreation at 704-922-2164 or visit the County’s website at www.gastongov.com. Gaston County strives to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to access its programs, services, and activities. If you require assistance to participate in a program, service or activity of Gaston County, we request that you contact our office at least 5 days before the event.
Carillon concert
God said about David, “A man after my own heart.” In reading about David, one would refer to him as a liar, a cheat, and a murderer. So, how can David be a “man after God’s own heart?” David, like any of us today had his ups and downs. He had moments of great success and utter failure. But, one characteristic about David stands out. David continually sought the will Rev. Angela Pleasants of God. “I have found David, son of District Jesse, a man after my own heart. He Superintendent will do everything I want him to do.” of Catawba Valley Acts 13:22b NLT. Methodist Churches After David was caught in an indiscretion, Nathan the prophet goes to warn David of his great sin. David does not become arrogant nor deny what he has done. David brought before God the ultimate gift we can ever give God. “The sacrifice you desire is a broken spirit. You will not reject a broken and repentant heart, O God.” Psalm 51:17 NLT. I want you to think about this question as you go throughout your day, “What happens when our brokenness collides with God’s divine will.” David was a great man, but he became so caught up in “doing” great things, he neglected “being” before God. When we “do” before we “be” it leads to pride and control. It is when we learn to “be” before God that he can take our brokenness and transform it into a new creation. To be before God is to know we are people whose hearts are broken and we mourn over our sin and for others. It is at that moment he can heal our brokenness and use us for his glory. So, what happens when we bring our brokenness to God, and it collides with his divine will? “The high and lofty one who lives in eternity, the Holy One, says this; ‘I live in the high and holy place with those whose spirits are contrite and humble. I restore the crushed spirit of the humble and revive the courage of those with repentant hearts.’” Isaiah 75:15 NLT. God desires to live in and through us. It is then we can live and reflect his character in the world. I am on a collision course before God. Will you join me that our brokenness may collide with God’s will? We then can become that new creation whereby the old life has passed, and now a new life begins.
First Presbyterian Church Belmont, will be having a Carillon Concert and Ice Cream Social on Sunday, Trent Rankin June 18, 6:30 p.m. Everyone Rev. Salvation Church, Gastonia, NC is welcome. salvationchurchnc.org
Southern Raised, a bluegrass band from Branson MO and Bruce Hedrick from Mooresville NC will be in concert at Lowesville Gospel Concerts/Living Word Ministries – 1062 Hwy 16 South – Stanley (Lowesville) NC Saturday June 24th 6:00 PM. This is a free concert and everyone is welcome. Southern Gospel every 2nd Saturday and Bluegrass every 4th Saturday. Contact Carroll Cooke 704-618-9762. Carroll Cooke photos
Do you hear God?
In today’s world we have so much seeking our attention. We have family, work, and school that demands much of our time, along with social activities and cell phones. We often find we do not have enough time in the day to get everything finished. Too often, we look around and life is passing us by. In the midst of everything we have seeking our time, are we taking the time to hear God? As we are so consumed with everything we have to do in a week’s time, do we hear God as He speaks to us? Genesis 28:10-22 records the story of Jacob’s ladder. Jacob was the grandson of Abraham, and the son of Isaac. He was a descendant of one of the godliest families who ever lived. However, Jacob was a deceiver, and cared mostly for himself. Jacob cheated his brother Esau out of his birthright, and lied to his father to receive Esau’s blessing. Jacob found himself fleeing for his life from his brother to the city of Haran, the land of his mother. On his way, he stopped for the night in a place called Luz. During his sleep God came to him in a dream where he saw a ladder going to Heaven. On the ladder angels were going up and down.
God Himself stood at the top and announced Himself to Jacob. There God promised to make a mighty nation of Jacob and his descendants. As he awoke, Jacob said in verse 16, “Surely the Lord is in this place, and I did not know it” (NKJV). Jacob throughout his life, even though he was the grandson of Abraham, did not have a relationship with God. He had spent all of his time living for himself. Finally during his dream, he began to hear God. Jacob gave his life to God, and served God the rest of his life. The nation of Israel came through Jacob and his twelve sons, the twelve tribes of Israel. Perhaps you have been somewhat like Jacob. Maybe you have been living your life without ever hearing God. Often we allow everything around us to dull the voice of
God. Yet God is still working in our lives, as He did Jacob’s life. We just need to stop and hear Him. Psalm 46:10 says “Be still, and know that I am God” (NKJV). God seeks a deeper relationship with us. He has a plan for our lives that He will accomplish. We must take time to hear God. Each day we need to take time with God. We need time away from the distractions of this world, a private time between God and each of us. We need time through prayer, and God’s Word to hear His words to us. During this week ahead, take a moment with God. Allow God to reveal Himself to you, and seek His will for your life. Jacob’s life was changed after he stopped and listened to God that night. What great things does God have in store for you? Let’s listen and see!
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Mt. Holly's Food Truck Friday events are proving very successful again this year. Chandler Wright, Cheri Love, Reagan Wright, and Youthan Love were enjoying the evening along with the rest of the crowd in downtown Mt. Holly. Photos by Cheri Love
News briefs from Town of Cramerton Now I‘m getting Goat Island Spraying and Mowing The Parks and Recreation Department will be spraying for mosquitoes the first Friday of each month from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m. The park will not be open to the public during this time. During mowing season please be aware that town staff will be on Goat Island to trim and maintain the open areas and fairways. Cramerton ABC Board Vacancy Applications are being accepted for residents willing to serve on the Cramerton ABC Board. Applications are available online at www.cramerton.org. Meetings are held the third Wednesday of each month at 1:00 p.m. at the ABC Store located at 4701 South New Hope Road FY 2017-2018 Proposed Budget The Town’s proposed fiscal budget
for FY 2017-2018 shows a General Fund budget total of $4,065,300 which is a $649,200 decrease over the FY 20162017 adopted budget. The Manager’s Budget Message together with the Proposed Budget Ordinance and detailed departmental budgets may be viewed at Town Hall and can also be accessed in the Finance Department section of the Town’s website at www.cramerton.org. Pool Event The Great American Splash will take place July 4 at the Cramerton Pool with free food from noon until 2:00 p.m. Games will be played and prizes will be given away all day. Please note that participants to the event will be limited to the pool’s capacity and all normal pool rates and fees will apply.
Celebration Saturday, July 1st The Cramerton Centennial Center will host Independence Day event July 1 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Including the Inaugural Freedom Float. Decorate your boat/kayak/canoe and meet at the Centennial Center at 5:00 p.m. Paddle up the river to Wilkinson Boulevard and float back to Centennial Center. Independence Day CelebrationVendors and children's activities will open at 6:30 p.m. and live music will be provided by the band “Kids in America”. Fireworks- Approximately 9:15pm. The fireworks will be shot from Goat Island and will begin at sunset. Goat Island will be closing at 4:00 p.m. to set up for the show.
Congress Needs to Reassert Itself on Use of Force By Lee H. Hamilton The Trump Administration, like its predecessors, has shown an apparent appetite for the use of force overseas. The “mother of all bombs” dropped on Syrian troops, saber-rattling toward North Korea, proposed deployments of U.S. forces in 10 or more countries — all of this suggests a growing comfort with the idea of putting our troops in dangerous places. But the decision to send troops overseas requires clear eyes, hard questions and specific answers. If we are sending our military abroad, our objectives and exit strategies need to be nailed down. Are we engaging in nation- or
empire-building? Do we risk being locked into protracted, unending conflicts? Are we inflating the dangers to our national security, as when we falsely asserted that Saddam Hussein had weapons of mass destruction? And when we do intervene, are we avoiding or increasing the suffering of the local people whom we’re trying to help? No use of force should go forward without reciprocity — that is to say, capable, committed local leaders who fight corruption and try to provide good governance and protect the values we cherish and promote. The use of force ultimately comes down to the
president — or the president and his top advisors — making the decision. Too often this happens without sufficient dialogue, consultation, or robust debate beyond the White House. In particular, the people who have to do the fighting and bear the costs need to have a major voice in the use of force, and the best way to ensure that is with the involvement of the Congress, along with the media, courts, civil society, and even the international community. There are obviously cases where the president needs flexibility. But if we’re to put our troops in harm’s way, he also needs independent advice and to answer tough
questions. I don’t see any alternative but the strict, robust and sustained involvement of the Congress. Deciding on the use of force is the most grave and consequential decision government makes. It is of such import that it should not be made by the president alone, but should be shared with the Congress. Presidents should not get broad authority to use force without limit on geography, objectives, or types of forces. The Founding Fathers had it right: the president is commander in chief, Congress has the authority to declare war. Power over the use of force needs to be shared.
Parks improvement plan Gaston County Parks & Recreation is currently developing a master plan to guide park improvements for the coming decade and needs your input to determine future park needs. You are invited to attend a Public Meeting from 5:30 – 7:30 pm on June 19 at the Citizens Resource Center located at 1303 Dallas-Cherryville Highway, Dallas NC. At the drop-in meeting, you can talk with staff and planning consultants about what you like about current park facilities and what you would like to see improved or provided in the next 10 years.
In addition to attending the meeting, we invite you to complete a survey on County parks. The survey can be found at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/parkrec. Deadline for completion of the survey is July 7, 2017. Your responses to these questions will help us build a better park system. Your time and input are greatly appreciated. For more information, please contact Gaston County Parks and Recreation at 704-922-2160 or email us at parksandrec@ gastongov.com.
lectures from my son-in-law By Tony Marciano My external compliance and internal rebellion don’t always line up. No, I’m not talking about my personal and public life. I am committed to being consistent and operating with integrity. Externally, I come Tony Marciano across as this very compliant person who follows rules and doesn’t rock the boat. Internally, I want to color outside the lines. I’m a non-conformist. There is this voice that says, (as Frank Sinatra sang) “I did it my way.” When I was ten years old, my mother said to me, “You better work for yourself because you’ll never be able to work for someone else.” At ten, mom figured me out. I am grateful for the work I do which gives me a lot of freedom to be me while being held accountable to a board of directors. When my son Ed was younger, he questioned why I didn’t wear gloves while working on projects? Where were my safety goggles? I ignored him. Today, I can still hear his voice. I wear gloves and safety goggles. Just don’t tell him. A few months ago, my son in law of less than 12 months (note the time frame) called me out on something I didn’t want to do. The dynamics of my family is that my 90+ year old mother who has Alzheimer’s lives with me. It takes two home health aides, two daughters and one daughter- in-law to provide 24/7 care for her. My sister took a job outside DC leaving us with one less person to care for her. While I knew she needed the job, I was annoyed she didn’t sit down with us to discuss its impact on our schedule. She was leaving “dodge” and we were left alone to figure it out. My son-in-law asked me if I was going to talk to her. I said, “No.” That’s when I got the speech. He took five years of lectures from me and rolled it into one lecture from him. He reminded me how I said we should always do the right thing, even if it is not well received. I said, “No.” He argued with me. I repeated, “No.” He was relentless. I changed the subject. A few days later I had to pick my sister up from the repair shop where she dropped off her car. I discussed with her that I was happy she landed this job and didn’t expect her to stay behind to take care of mom. I did expect her to sit down with all of us and discuss the impact it had on our schedules. She commented on it. Feeling I was on a roll, I brought to her attention that I felt she was treating me the way Dad treated me (we had discussed Dad’s style many times.) She acknowledged my comments. I’d like to tell you we held hands, frolicked through the fields, and chased butterflies. We didn’t. I said what I had to say. Her response was cool and aloof. It reminded of the phrase, “I’m responsible to you; I’m not responsible for you.” I was my responsibility to bring to my sisters’ attention the tension in our relationship. I was to share with her my concerns. But I was not responsible for her reaction or lack thereof. I wasn’t responsible if she apologized or not. It wasn’t my responsibility if she made amends or not. I was responsible to her, not for her. You’ll be happy to know I am getting better at taking suggestions. I just don’t like getting lectures from my kids.
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East Gaston graduation 2017
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Congratulations Mountain Island Charter School Class of 2017
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Congratulations Stuart Cramer High School Class of 2017
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Congratulations South Point High School Class of 2017
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East Gaston’s Robinson, Run Landon Run still in the game By John Wilson
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East Gaston’s Shai Robinson is a young lady who has played basketball since she was a toddler. It’s no wonder she grew up to become East Gaston’s female athlete of the year. “I was three years old when I picked up my first basketball and it went from there,” Shai joked. Shai first started playing basketball at Bethlehem Baptist Church. Even at an early age basketball seemed to come natural to the six footer. “Me being the tallest person, I had six blocks,” Shai grinned. “Rec has Shai Robinson has signed to play basketball at Brunswick Commualways been my favor- nity College in Brunswick County, NC. Standing left to right: Jennifer ite.” Reep (principal), Kyndall Robinson (sister), David Hayes (EG basDuring her time at ketball coach), Joe Gaughan (Brunswick coach). Seated left to right East Gaston, Shai has Joyce Robinson, (mom), Shai, Bryan Robinson (dad). played in basketball, As Shai reflected on her high school cavolleyball, and softball. reer, she recounted the people that she had People that know her would not be surprised played with, and against. People who were to know what her favorite sport is. “Basketball by far,” Robinson was quick her rivals, people she considers friends. Shai is humbled to have been selected to the Allto say. Oddly, Shai’s most memorable experience Big South basketball team. There is no condidn’t come on a basketball court, it came on ceit in her tone when she boomerangs back to her competitive nature. a softball diamond. “You don’t have friends on the court.” “I was up to bat against Huss, Shai reShai smiled. called. “I had a 2-2 count. I rocked the ball, a Shai is now looking forward to a college home run. I looked over and saw my Dad. He had a big smile on my face that’s the first time basketball career. “I got a scholarship at Brunswick Comyou ever saw me hit a home run.” munity College,” Shai added. “They have Another family member along with a coach are the people that Shai credits with a good program. After that I’d like to go to Greensboro.” inspiring her. Shai knows the basketball will open doors. “My Paw Paw, Bob Kennedy passed away Playing in Bolivia will give her that chance. six years ago,” Shai went on to say. “He was the person who gave me my first basketball. Shai is also mindful of the fact that she needs He got me my first basketball goal. He started to keep her eye on the future. Heck, Shai even has contingency plans. me playing.” ports The other person Shea credits with help“I want to do something and stay in sports ing her along her way is Sharon Allen. “She’s a basketball trainer,” Shai said of in case I get injured,” Shai said. “I want to get Allen. “She works at Belmont Abbey. She in sports marketing. Be a part of broadcasting, has pushed me to my limits, past my limits. help players, be a coach one day.” Shai plans to cast a wide net. The more She has helped me to become the player I am she talks the more obvious it is that she loves today.” Sports has taught Shai a lot. She comes everything about sports. She isn’t sure what across as the kind of athlete any coach would she will end up doing. As long as it involves sports she will be happy. be thrilled to have. That kind of commitment will see this “You have to be your own person,” Shai said. “You have to have a distinct attitude. young lady through. Everybody can’t be the same. If they were See more East Gaston signings on page 15 sports would be boring.”
Josh Benfield has signed a letter of intent to play baseball at Belmont Abbey College. Standing left to right: Tom Adams (athletic director), Ryan Resendez (assistant coach), Kenneth Pasour (JV and assistant coach), Randy Sellers (head baseball coach), Jennifer Reep (principal), Madison Maxwell (cousin), Landon Maxwell (cousin), Jason Hall (cousin). Sitting, Sylvia Benfield (mom), Josh Benfield, Jeremy Benfield (dad).
This year East Gaston decided to change things up when they honored their male athlete of the year. Many times the athlete chosen is a member of the football, basketball or baseball teams. They are also usually a senior. Landon Maxwell is neither. Maxwell is a junior cross country and track runner. Lyndon’s first organized sports memories go back to the 7th grade. “I played football soccer and track at Stanley East Gaston’s Landon Maxwell takes 1st place in the NC Runners Middle,” Maxwell said. Holiday Invite. Maxwell is a East Gaston track runner who has Another early sports earned various state and local honors. memory came on a Stanley Photo courtesy of runccg.com basketball court. “I was like himself. playing Rec basketball,” Landon recalled. “I was eight years old I hit “I did that but I didn’t feel good,” Landon two 3s in a row.” recalled of his performance and a county and You would think is that would be the be- conference performance. ginning of a promising basketball career, but “Regionals was the first time where I felt the future had different plans for Mr. Max- good,” Landon said. “I wasn’t expected to well. win, I had a really good kick. I lacked that Early on, Landon showed he had the mak- earlier.” ings of a good runner. He would train at Landon has learned that nothing is guaranschool and in his community. In fact, com- teed in life. Running has taught him that you munity is a big part of Landon’s life. His have to keep going. community is one of his biggest inspirations. “There going to be hardships you have “I live in a small town,” Landon said. to be resilient it builds character,” Landon “Alexis, everyone that lives in the town goes stated. to the same church, Alexis Baptist. They This year Landon learned first-hand that would all see me running while training. They sometimes things just don’t go as planned. would stop and talk or drive along side of me You have to keep pushing through the good as I ran.” times and the bad. The vision of Landon running alongside a “This year at the State indoor meet I was car or truck harkens back to iconic sports favored to win the 2-mile,” Landon said. “I movies. got the flu. I could barely breathe. I had a bad Landon’s second biggest inspiration is race you have to come back you can’t let it Olympic runner Ryan Hall. get you down.” “I remember he was ahead in the Olympic Landon is incredibly honored with the fact trials,” Landon said. “He won. He was draped that he was selected athlete of the year. He in the American flag, waving it. I thought knows that he getting the award as a junior is about how cool that was. He is a good Chrisno small thing. tian, a good role model.” “It feels pretty good to get this,” Landon Landon’s most memorable sports moment said. “It shows the coaches respect what I do.” occurred on a track. Since Landon is a junior he will be back “This year at regionals,” Landon said. “I and in a East Gaston track uniform next year. ran in the mile, broke the school record.” Landon is looking forward to his senior Setting a school record is something anybody would be proud of. However, what is year. He is also looking forward to running most unusual about Landon’s regional win is in college. So far, Landon has been approached by the build-up to that race. “I had a bad year,” Landon added. “I had several track programs from the Southeastern and Sun Belt Conferences. an iron deficiency, it was just a bad year.” As of today he is still not sure where he Landon roughed it throughout the track season as he battled the iron deficiency. As will go to school. Who can tell what the future will hold for the season wore on he started to get it together. Landon won the Big South and Gas- this runner. What is certain is that wherever ton County meets. However he just didn’t feel Landon goes he will be running to get there.
South Point senior Grant Tilley, front row, has signed a national letter of intent to play baseball at Catawba Valley Community College. Front row from the left are his brother, Dalton Tilley; his mother, Cindy Tilley; Grant and his father, Kent Tilley. Back row from the left are South Point principal, Gary Ford; South Point head baseball coach, Jason Lineberger, and South Point athletic director, Kent Hyde. Photo by Charlotte Sautner
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High school students chosen for Commissioners’ School Sixty-two students from Gaston County Schools will attend the James S. Forrester Commissioners’ School of Excellence June 18-30 at Belmont Abbey College. Commissioners’ School is a unique, twoweek summer residential learning experience for rising tenth graders in Gaston County. It is similar to the prestigious Governor’s School of North Carolina program, which is for high school juniors. “Commissioners’ School is one of our most prestigious programs for high school students, and it is an honor to be selected,” stated Superintendent of Schools W. Jeffrey Booker. “The program offers outstanding enrichment activities for our most promising students.” Students are chosen based on academic performance, extracurricular activities, leadership potential, self-motivation, and written expression. The number of students selected from each school is based on the school’s size. In addition to the 62 students selected from Gaston County Schools, six students were chosen from local private and charter schools. Participants have an opportunity to attend seminars, take field trips, work with community leaders, hear renowned guest speakers, participate in a variety of performances, and enjoy many hands-on experiences. Lessons and activities involve problem-solving, teamwork, critical thinking, communication, and community service. Booker added, “Commissioners’ School requires students to concentrate on developing their leadership skills, which prepares them to assume immediate roles as high school leaders and future roles as Gaston County leaders. The various activities are thought-provoking and challenging, but also fun and exciting with a focus on building camaraderie among participants.” The program is funded by the Gaston County Commissioners and operated by Gaston County Schools in cooperation with local colleges – there is no cost to students. It is named for the late Senator James S. Forrester, who helped to ensure the program’s early success. Here is a list of students from Gaston County Schools who were selected for Commissioners’ School 2017: ASHBROOK HIGH SCHOOL David Buckner Haley Clark Julia Kalinowski Kendall Massey Choie Osorio Carrington Pearson Sophia Varriale
BESSEMER CITY HIGH SCHOOL Kyerstin Cooper Savannah LaCount Katie Mull Emma Smith Samantha Werner CHERRYVILLE HIGH SCHOOL Kayla Hawkins Brooke Henley Hallie Holt Gracie Jackson Blaise Shiver Avery Walker Brent Walls STUART W. CRAMER HIGH SCHOOL Shaylynn Adams Emma Brockman Colby Conrad Kendall Conrad Catherine Kalmbach Christopher Schiavoni EAST GASTON HIGH SCHOOL Clara Cobb Hannah Murrow Ariana Stephenson Andrea Tejada FORESTVIEW HIGH SCHOOL Christine Andrews Lydia Bolick Nicole Bolton Harris Gunter Sophia Jurs Margaret Newton GASTON EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL Kayla Grigg HIGHLAND SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY Vrinda Desai Sadie Matzke Maya Sanford Samuel Shiles HUNTER HUSS HIGH SCHOOL Sydney Bryson Natalie Cissel Kaitlyn Clebnik Jerry Friday III Morgan Hord Donovan Moonie Rebekah Pennington Diana Reyes Raven Rudisell Henry Taylor NORTH GASTON HIGH SCHOOL Kayleigh Guffey
Shyanne Large Jayden McLean Erin Medlock Olivia Medlock Cecelia Tolbert SOUTH POINT HIGH SCHOOL Abigail Barbu Garvin Collins Brooke Cox Reagon Kasper Kevin Li Matt Nehring
Gaston high schools name Valedictorians and Salutatorians Gaston County Schools has 24 students in the Class of 2017 who have achieved valedictorian or salutatorian honors. Each valedictorian and salutatorian were recognized during high school graduation. The senior with the highest weighted grade point average (GPA) is selected valedictorian and the senior with the second-highest weighted GPA is chosen salutatorian. When students are tied for first or second in the class, co-valedictorian and co-salutatorian honors are presented. Superintendent of Schools W. Jeffrey Booker said, “We are pleased to recognize and honor the 24 students with outstanding academic credentials as our valedictorians and salutatorians in the Class of 2017. We are extremely proud of these exemplary students and very impressed with their stellar academic records.” Booker continued, “On behalf of the Board of Education, we congratulate our valedictorians and salutatorians for maintaining such high academic standards during their educational career, and we thank them for being excellent leaders and role models. We are confident that these high-achieving students will be successful in everything they choose to do in the future.” Listed below are the local high schools and biography information about each student. STUART W. CRAMER HIGH SCHOOL Valedictorian: Connor Paschall Parents: Mark and Katie Paschall College Plans: N.C. State University to major in electrical and computer engineering; would like to work in the automation field. Accolades: Star Student Award; Stuart W. Cramer Scholar Athlete for soccer and tennis; National Honor Society; National Technical Honor Society; captain of varsity soccer team. Salutatorian: Jacob Dyksterhouse Parents: Andy and Kelly Dyksterhouse College Plans: Texas Christian University to major in music education; would like to pursue a master’s degree and a doctorate degree in conducting and teach at a college. Accolades: Texas Christian University Chancellor’s Scholar of Music; N.C. Honors
Chorus for two years and best bass vocalist state award; four-time all-conference honors in tennis; accepted to participate in the National Honors Choir. EAST GASTON HIGH SCHOOL Valedictorian: Meredith Leigh Poole Parents: Bobby and Leslie Poole College Plans: UNC-Chapel Hill to major in mathematical decision sciences; would like to work as an actuary. Accolades: Chief junior marshal; Warrior Scholar-Athlete Award and Outstanding Leadership Award for swimming; N.C. High School Athletic Association Scholar-Athlete Award; Commissioners’ School of Excellence. Salutatorian: Katie Elizabeth Cobb Parents: Carter and Allison Cobb College Plans: UNC-Chapel Hill to major in biomedical engineering; plans to pursue a career in orthodontics. Accolades: Junior marshal; Warrior Scholar-Athlete Award for volleyball; N.C. High School Athletic Association ScholarAthlete Award; Commissioners’ School of Excellence; Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council. SOUTH POINT HIGH SCHOOL Valedictorian: Melanie Beam Parents: Rick and Cathy Beam College Plans: UNC-Chapel Hill to major in business; would like to travel and work with a humanitarian relief program. Accolades: Amy E. Ray Scholarship; Frank Widenhouse Music Scholarship Award; Lester Carpenter Scholarship; Star Student Award; UNC-Chapel Hill grant. Salutatorian: Jacob Boyd Parents: Timothy and Lisa Boyd College Plans: UNC-Charlotte to major in civil/environmental engineering; would like to pursue a career in renewable energy and pollution control. Accolades: N.C. Governor’s School; N.C. State University General Hugh Shelton Leadership Program; UNC-Charlotte Honors College; Best and Brightest Award; “Warming the Soles of Gaston County” community service project.
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Tournament Trail results... Forty eight boats showed up to fish the Thursday Night Tournament Trail last Thursday on a very pleasant, cool and full moon lit night. Lee Endicott and Taylor Romero (from Belmont, NC) was able to lead the field with their five bass weighing in at 13.12 pounds. Congratulations to them on the win. Second place went to the brothers team of Ron and Roger Farrow (from Rock Hill, SC) with a five bass limit that weighed in at 12.93 pounds followed by Robert Fowler (from Gaffney, SC) and Chris Dover (from Blacksburg, SC) with 12.35 pounds to take third. The big fish of the night weighed in at 4.81 pounds by Chad Matthews. This kicker fish brought his five bass total to 12.28 pounds to take fourth. For more information please visit our web site at www.lwtt.org. Follow us on Facebook at Lake Wylie Thursday Night Tournament Trail. Photos by Erwin Gaston
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Deaja Smith has signed to play basketball at Belmont Abbey College next year. Standing left to right: Dock Ragland (JV basketball coach), David Hayes (head basketball coach), Tom Adams (athletic director), Jennifer Reep (principal). Seated left to right Donna Hamill (mom), Deaja, Nancy Smith (mom).
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Jonathan Eggers has signed to play football at Methodist University in Fayetteville, NC. Left to right Seated - Ted Eggers (grandfather), Jonathan, Amanda Eggers (mom) Standing Sean Joyce (football coach), Tom Adams (athletic director), Jennifer Reep (principal).
Mt. Holly Parks & Rec classes Mt. Holly Parks and Rec. offers a variety of fitness and fun opportunities. ZUMBA CLASSES The class is held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:30-7:30 pm at the Mount Holly Municipal Complex. For more information on zumba please contact the instructor at moc.liamg@71samabmuz. LOOKING FOR NEW MEMBERS
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Tyrone Brown signed to play basketball at Lees-McRae College in Banner Elk, NC. Standing left to right: Duane Clark (JV Coach), Eugene Farrar ( Head Basketball Coach), Tom Adams (athletic director), Jennifer Reep (principal). Seated left to right Tiffany Baxter, Angela Thomas (mom), Tyrone, Tyrone Brown, Sr. (dad).
The Mount Holly Fitness Center is looking for new members, the Center is located at the Tuckaseege Community Center, and is open Monday – Friday from 8:30am to 8pm and Saturday from 9am – 12pm. The Fitness Center is subject to closing for holidays and special events. The Sole Patrol, a senior citizen activity group, is looking for new members. The Patrol meets Monday-Friday 8:3011am at the Tuckaseege Community Center.
Malik Davis has signed to play football at Methodist University in Fayetteville, NC. Standing left to right: David Hayes (assistant football coach), Tom Adams (athletic director), Jennifer Reep (principal). Seated left to right Bartina Lynch (mom), Malik, Kenneth Lynch (stepdad).
Jordan Helms has signed to play baseball at Guilford Tech Community College in Jamestown, NC. Standing left to right: Kathryn Helms (sister), Ryan Resendez (assistant baseball coach), Kenneth Pasour (JV baseball coach), Randy Sellers (head baseball coach), Tom Adams (athletic director), Jennifer Reep (principal). Seated Amanda Helms (mom), Jordan, Neil Helms (dad). Last week's lottery numbers were drawn by Lou Armstrong at Flyod and Blackie's Coffee & Ice Cream located at 137 Eighth Ave., Cramerton, NC. The winning numbers were 30, 26 & 42. No ballot received guessed all three numbers correctly, so the jackpot will increase to $5,800. Make sure you have your entry in by deadline at 9am on Monday for your chance to win!
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Luke Murphy has signed to play baseball at Guilford Tech Community College in Jamestown, NC. Standing left to right: Ryan Resendez (assistant baseball coach), Kenneth Pasour (JV baseball coach), Randy Sellers (head baseball coach), Tom Adams (athletic director), Jennifer Reep (principal). Seated Alissa Murphy (mom), Luke, Kevin Murphy (dad).
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Gaston Braves continue to play well By Art Shoemaker As always, a strong Shelby American Legion squad paid a visit to Belmont to open week two for the G-Braves. The game turned into a nip and tuck affair and at the end of the night the Braves captured a narrow 3-2 victory over the Shelby nine. Matt Stokes scored the winning run in the bottom of the ninth. Coach Mark King employed an excellent coaching move in calling for a double steal with two outs in the bottom of the inning which allowed Stokes to score the decisive third run. Timothy Davila continues to lead the offensive effort for the Braves. He collected four hits in the game. Grant Tilley and Josh Benfield added two singles each in the victory over Shelby. Austin Paradis started on the mound and threw seven strong innings before being picked up by Josh Benfield who recorded the win in relief of Paradis. Thursday night the Braves traveled to Monroe to play an
outstanding Union Co. team. Five fielding errors was the downfall for the Braves as Union Co. scored five unearned runs in winning 5-4. The G-Braves returned home to “Abbey Yard” on the campus of Belmont Abbey College to entertain county rival Gastonia Post 23 last Friday night. Fans were treated to a thriller as the Braves escaped with a ten inning win by a 4-3 count. Gastonia opened up a two-run lead in the fourth inning and added a single run in the sixth inning. However, the Braves answered with two tallies in the sixth to narrow the gap. The runs were scored on a passed ball and a towering sac fly by Josh Benfield. Timothy Davila again came through in the clutch with a two out RBI triple to deep center to even the score at three all. With the score tied in the bottom of the tenth Josh Benfield rose to the occasion by stroking a two out RBI single to secure the victory. With the win over Gastonia and earlier in the week picking up two forfeit wins over Huntersville the G-Braves now sport
a 7-1 early season record. After playing seven early season games Huntersville lost several players for various reasons and did not have a full squad to complete their season resulting in the two forfeit wins for the Braves. The G-Braves return to action at “Abbey Yard” next Sunday, June 18 in a key Area IV encounter. In a double affair beginning at 5:00 Mint Hill pays a visit to Belmont. This double header will go a long way in deciding the regular season champion in Area IV of American Legion Play. Fan support, thus far, has been excellent. Another good turnout of fans is expected for this key match-up with Mint Hill.
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This is the time for the class of 2017 to shine Last Saturday morning, more than 2,200 seniors in Gaston County Schools walked across the stage, received their high school diploma, and took a big step into the future. Graduation is a milestone in life that signifies a student’s transition from childhood to adulthood and leads to many new opportunities. The future is bright for the Class of 2017. Our graduates are embarking on W. Jeffrey Booker new paths that include going to college, serving our country in the military, and joining the workforce. There is no question that our graduates are prepared for all that tomorrow brings. We are extremely proud of our seniors. They have earned recognition for excellence in academics, athletics, fine arts, extracurricular activities, and community service. Their achievements are significant because of their ambition to succeed and go beyond expectations. Our current scholarship total for the Class of 2017 exceeds $45 million, and our seniors have earned scholarships to attend the most prestigious universities across the state and country. We even have students who were awarded full-tuition scholarships to attend Brown and Princeton, two Ivy League schools. Our students are planning to study biology, engineering, education, nursing, art and design, music, and other subjects in hopes of becoming the next generation of scientists, architects, teachers, health care professionals, artists, and the list goes on.
In addition to scholarships, the honors and awards presented to the Class of 2017 are numerous and impressive. We have champions in science and technology, business and finance, sports (football, cheerleading, and track and field), drama, visual art and writing, and other areas. To the Class of 2017: Wherever you go and whatever you do, it is our sincere hope that you continue to experience the joy found in learning. Learning does not end with high school graduation; actually, it is just beginning. Your educational journey from kindergarten to high school graduation has prepared you for what’s ahead, but there is so much more for you to discover and understand. Learning is a lifelong process and that is why it is important for all graduates to continue to read, ask questions, seek information, pursue knowledge, and explore topics of interest. Continue to develop your skills, your work habits, your sense of ethics and values, and your desire to always learn and grow. The world is changing far too fast for you to take a break from learning. The Board of Education joins me in honoring and commending our graduates and extending our best wishes. For each graduate, we hope you experience a life filled with happiness and success, and we encourage you to embrace every opportunity to dream more, care more, do more, and be more in life. Congratulations, Class of 2017 – this is your time to shine! W. Jeffrey Booker is superintendent of Gaston County Schools.
Congratulations Scheitler seleted Denise Sanchez Outstanding Senior Born in the Philippines, Denise Sanchez and her family moved to the United States after her first-grade year. She had to overcome many cultural barriers, but it didn’t impede her desire to succeed. That’s evident as she graduated last week at the top of her class from East Gaston High School. A talented artist who is eager to absorb new techniques, Denise works hard to perfect her current skills and spends countless hours drawing and creating murals. That’s in addition to her school work for Advanced Placement (AP) classes. Denise earned recognition at the Gaston County Art Awards and won a Regional Scholastic Silver Key Award for sculpture. Her interest in art will continue when she attends N.C. State University to major in art and design with a concentration in animation. Gaston Schools photo
Jordyn Scheitler believes that everyone deserves a fair opportunity in life. Setting an example for others, she has given her time to make life better for children and teenagers. Jordyn made Teen Court a priority during her time at South Point High School, acting as an advocate for teens. She also started a literacy program at North Belmont Elementary called “Ready. Set. Read.” The program offers one-onone support for children who struggle in reading and language arts. While at South Point, Jordyn served as a junior marshal, captain of the varsity golf team, and treasurer for the Spanish club. She was awarded the $60,000 American Enka Scholarship to attend North Carolina State University’s College of Textiles. Jordyn is a dedicated student and a dynamic leader, two traits that will take her far in college and in her career. Gaston Schools photo
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Marissa Garrison to participate in pageant Marissa Garrison, a 15 year old rising junior at Stuart W. Cramer High School will represent our area as Miss Queen City’s Outstanding Teen in the Miss North Carolina’s Outstanding Teen Scholarship Pageant on June 20-24 in Raleigh. She will compete in the areas of interview, talent presentation, evening gown with onstage question, and Garrison Lifestyle and Fitness. The state pageant consists of three different preliminary nights of competition, culminating in finals on June 24. 46 teens from across the state will vie for the title of Miss North Carolina’s Outstanding Teen 2017. The Outstanding Teen pageant is presented alongside the Miss North Carolina Pageant which is an official preliminary to Miss America. The winner of Miss North Carolina’s Outstanding Teen will go on to compete in Orlando for the title of Miss America’s Outstanding Teen. Marissa is the daughter of Phillip and Barbie Garrison of Mt. Holly. She will present a self-choreographed contemporary dance for the talent portion of the competition. For the past two years, Marissa has promoted The Destiny Lives Foundation as her personal platform. The Destiny Lives On Foundation promotes and educates others on organ donation. In the course of two years, Marissa has raised close to $5000 to support the foundation. Miss America and Miss America’s Outstanding Teen are the biggest providers of college scholarship money in the USA. Words of encouragement can be sent to Marissa Garrison the week of competition at Residence Inn, 1000 Navaho Dr. Raleigh, NC 27609. Follow her journey on instagram at missqueencityot_nc where you can also find more information on The Destiny Lives On Foundation. Contributed photo
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4 GRAVE SITES, 2X2, Singing Tower Section, Rose Hill Memorial Park. $800 obo each. Sold only as group. 520-270-2762 or email dalenalma@gmail.com
3 GRAVE SPACES, NEAR FOUNTAIN, Cleveland Memorial Park. Seller pays transfer fee, $3000. 704-214-7268.
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ELECTRIC STAIR LIFT, ACRON BRAND, like new. 146”, came off left hand side of staircase, $900. 704-466-5400.
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FORD 555 BACKHOE MOTOR BLOCK New sleeves. Cam shaft with new bushings, etc. Plus new pistons. All standard size. Only $1100. Call 704-466-2671, anytime.
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MOVING SALE, EVERYTHING MUST GO! Queen cherry bedroom suite, 6 piece, triple dresser w/mirror, 2-3 drawer night stands & chest on chest bureau, highboy. 8 piece sectional sofa, brass/glass table, kitchen prep island, granite top w/pull out table, storage underneath. Singer sewing machine & sergers, sewing table, wicker settee. Make offer. 704-434-5192.
280 GALLON COOKER, newly built on trailer, $750. Deck boat & trailer, restored, no motor, 20’ long, 8’ wide, $1250. 828-2455574, 828-755-6575.
BEVERAGE BAR SWIVEL CHAIRS, great for game room. Cherry desk, chaise lounger, other furniture. No reasonable offer refused. 828-289-5675.
WASHER, DRYER, STOVE, refrigerator & freezer, $1400 or will sell separate or will deliver. 864279-4207.
GE STOVE, off white with raised burners, $100. 828-289-3710, if no answer leave message. 42” RIDING LAWN MOWER, Panther by MTD, front axle needs replaced, $250. 828-2893710, if no answer leave message. USED CAMPER TOPS: Various Sizes & Styles. Also buying them in Rutherford County. 828-9800881.
KING SIZE BROYHILL poster bed, box springs & mattress included. Very good condition. Can send pictures. Also, will include sheets & comforter if wanted, $300. 828-429-1573.
LADIES PLUS SIZE JEANS, capris, & shorts, sizes 28 to 34, $5 each. 828-229-3375. 2007 ROAD KING CUSTOM WHITE, chromed, $6500. 2006 HHR LT, 144,000 miles, new tires, gold, $2800. 704-3009223. 2007 TRIUMPH AMERICA MC Red/black, excellent condition with lots of extras. 20K miles, new tires. Call or text. 704-6926280.
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